That Balls Outta Here
FanSided
After missing out on shortstop Bo Bichette, Philadelphia Phillies president Dave Dombrowski spoke about where his team stands this offseason and how much he still likes the club, which fans don't want to hear.
Matt Davis|
Bringing back a beloved veteran like J.T. Realmuto is hardly cause for anger, but the manner in which it occurred struck most fans as a move designed less to help the Phillies win a World Series and more to throw a seething fanbase a misguided bone.
Ethan Williams|
Following his re-signing, there are reasons why J.T. Realmuto's contract could work out in the Philadelphia Phillies' favor but also a big concern that it won't.
Matt Grazel|
Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley barely missed getting into the Hall of Fame this year, but his results indicate that he will be elected very soon. Cole Hamels, Bobby Abreu, Jimmy Rollins, Hunter Pence, and Howie Kendrick all fell short as well.
Michael Fisher|
J.T. Realmuto's bonus incentives in his new contract seem like a win-win proposition for the Philadelphia Phillies. They most likely won't have to pay, but if they do it's the best-case scenario for the team.
Erick Klambara|
The Philadelphia Phillies' division rival Atlanta Braves have already had their first injury of 2026, after shortstop Ha-Seong Kim had surgery on his hand. This is just the latest bad luck for Atlanta after suffering through two seasons of injuries.
Matt Davis|
The Philadelphia Phillies made J.T. Realmuto's new contract official on Tuesday, but needing to make room on the 40-man roster utility player Weston Wilson was designated for assignment.
Michael Fisher|
Son of former MLB player Edgar Renteria, the Philadelphia Phillies' newest international prospect Francisco Renteria already has World Series lineage.
Edward Eng|
MLB insider Jon Morosi made a bizarre connection between the Philadelphia Phillies and top free agent starter Framber Valdez that doesn't make any sense after they didn't re-sign Ranger Suárez.
Michael Fisher|
The Philadelphia Phillies' new contract with veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto means they are just delaying having to figure out what they're going to do in a post-J.T. Realmuto world.
Matt Grazel|
With the New York Yankees and Cody Bellinger in a stalemate the New York Mets have been connected to the free agent outfielder. The Philadelphia Phillies have a chance to extract revenge on the Mets by swooping in and stealing him.
Michael Fisher|
After the Philadelphia Phillies lost Bo Bichette and re-signed J.T. Realmuto many fans weren't happy, but MLB Network's Anthony Recker had some positive takes on Realmuto's return and his importance to the team that every fan needs to hear.
Matt Davis|
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott could finally have his breakout season in 2026 thanks to a simple change he made to his batting stance last year.
Tori Sheffer|
Despite struggling last season, Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter enters 2026 still as one of the top right-handed pitching prospects in baseball.
Eric Moratelli|
Philadelphia Phillies legend Chase Utley is making headway in the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame voting, in just his third year on the ballot.
Michael Hennelly|
The Philadelphia Phillies have been given the best odds to win the division for a third straight year, but fans want more than just another NL East title in 2026.
Michael Hennelly|
Former Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bobby Abreu had a solid MLB career, and some are only just now realizing that it may be worthy of the Baseball Hall of Fame, as evidenced by one voter's recent ballot.
Kevin Lagowski|
After the Philadelphia Phillies lost free agent Bo Bichette, angry fans took president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski to task on social media following the worst day of the offseason.
Matt Grazel|
After losing Bo Bichette, the Philadelphia Phillies have a chance to play spoiler to the New York Yankees with a pivot to Cody Bellinger. They’ll just need to figure out what to do with Nick Castellanos first.
Matt Davis|
The top MLB insiders gave Philadelphia Phillies fans unbounded hope and confidence that they were going to sign Bo Bichette before the Mets’ crushing move stole him away.
Matt Grazel|
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